Bushnell All Banner inc CF500/MZ200 Reticles Owner's manual

Brand: Bushnell

Model: All Banner inc CF500/MZ200 Reticles

Category: Binoculars

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

CF 500 Reticle

Bushnell All Banner inc CF500/MZ200 Reticles are precision instruments designed to enhance your shooting experience. With features like finger-adjustable audible-click elevation and windage adjustments, you can fine-tune your aim for precise shooting. The CF500 reticle provides aiming points at every 100 yd increment, out to 500 yds, making it ideal for long-range shooting. The MZ200 reticle is calibrated for muzzleloader loads, providing you with the accuracy you need for successful hunting.

Riﬂescope Instruction Manual

10-13

Eyepiece

Fast

Focus

Ring

Power Change Ring

Elevation Adjustment

Shoulder

Windage Adjustment

Objective

Lens

Congratulations on your choice of a Bushnell

Banner

riescope. It is a precision instrument

constructed of the nest materials and assembled by highly skilled craftsmen for a lifetime of

trouble-free use under the most demanding conditions.

This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining how to use its various

features and how to care for it. Read the instructions carefully before mounting and using your

scope.

The following photographs are guides to the nomenclature and location of the riescope parts

mentioned throughout this text.

Adjustable Objective

(Parallax Compensation)

(selected models only)

EYEPIECE FOCUSING

The eyepiece is designed to provide a precise fast focus. The eyepiece will focus faster than your

eye can compensate for any inaccuracy in your adjustment.

Look at a distant object for several seconds without using your scope. Then, shift your vision

quickly, looking through the scope at a plain background. Turn the fast-focus eyepiece clockwise or

counter clockwise to adjust to your eyes. The reticle pattern should be sharp and clear before your

eye can refocus. After you have made your adjustment, with a quick glance re-check the image.

WARNING: NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN THROUGH THE RIFLESCOPE (OR ANY OTHER OPTICAL

INSTRUMENT). IT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR EYES.

CENTERING THE RETICLE

The reticle was carefully set at the optical center of your riescope at our factory. This setting

provides you with the ideal adjustment range from the center position. The riescope’s adjustments

are used to zero-in the riescope.

It is wise to check the center of the optical axis before mounting. Do this by placing the scope in a

solid V-block (cardboard box with two slots). While looking through the scope in a normal viewing

position, carefully rotate the scope. If the target moves in a circle larger than 1” from center (at 25

yards) in relation to intersection of crosshairs, reset windage and elevation adjustments. Remove

adjustment caps. Set each adjustment to midpoint and recheck for centering. If target still rotates,

use adjustments to correct.

MOUNTING

To achieve the best accuracy from your rie, your Bushnell scope must be mounted properly.

(We strongly recommend that those unfamiliar with proper procedures have the scope mounted

by a qualied gunsmith). Should you decide to mount it yourself:

1. Use a high-quality mount with bases designed to t your particular rie. The scope should be

mounted as low as possible without touching either the barrel or the receiver.

2. Carefully follow the instructions packed with the scope mounts you have selected.

3. Before tightening the mount rings, look through the scope in your normal shooting position.

Adjust the scope (either forward or backward) until you nd the furthest point forward (to

ensure maximum eye relief) that allows you to see a full eld of view.

4. Rotate the scope in the rings until the reticle pattern is perpendicular to the bore and the

elevation adjustment is on top.

5. Tighten the mounting screws.

WARNING: IF THE SCOPE IS NOT MOUNTED FAR ENOUGH FORWARD, ITS REARWARD MOTION

MAY INJURE THE SHOOTER WHEN THE RIFLE RECOILS.

BORE SIGHTING

Bore sighting is a preliminary procedure to achieve proper alignment of the scope with the rie’s

bore. It is best done using a Bushnell® Bore Sighter. If a bore sighter is not available, it can be

done as follows: Remove the bolt and sight through the gun barrel at a 100 yard target. Then sight

through the scope and bring the cross hairs to the same point on the target. Certain mounts have

integral windage adjustments and, when bore sighting, these should be used instead of the scope’s

internal adjustments. If major elevation adjustments are needed, they should be accomplished by

shimming the mount base.

ZEROING

Final sighting-in of your rie should be done with live ammunition, based on your expected

shooting distance. If most of your shots will be at short range, zero-in at 100 yards. But, for long-

range shooting at big game, most experienced shooters zero-in about three inches high at 100

yards. Three-shot groups are useful for averaging the point of impact.

ELEVATION AND WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT

Bushnell Banner scopes feature nger-adjustable audible-click elevation and windage adjustments.

1. Remove the covers from the Elevation and Windage Adjustments.

2. Grasp the Adjustment Bar and turn it in the appropriate “UP” (and/or “R”) direction indicated

by the arrows. Each “click” or increment on the Adjustment Scale Ring will change bullet

impact by 1/4” Minute of Angle. 1/4” MOA corresponds to 1/4 inch at 100 yards, 1/2 inch at

200 yards, 3/4 inch at 300 yards and so on (1/12” at 50 feet for air ries).

ELEVATION

ADJUSTMENT DIAL

WINDAGE

ADJUSTMENT DIAL

RESETTING THE ADJUSTMENT SCALE RING (this feature is not available on all models)

This step is not necessary, but, for future reference, you may want to realign the zero marks on the

Adjustment Scale Rings with the index dots.

1. Using a jeweler’s screwdriver, loosen the Phillips screw on the Adjustment Scale about 1/2

turn. Take care not to disturb your zero by “losing” a click or two when loosening the screws.

2. Rotate the Adjustment Scale Ring (which should now turn freely) to align the “O” with the

Index Dot.

3. Retighten the screw in the Adjustment Scale and reinstall the Elevation and Windage

Adjustment Knobs.

VARIABLE POWER ADJUSTMENTS

To change magnication, simply rotate the Power Change Ring to align the desired number on the

power scale with index dot.

When still-hunting or stalking game, a variable scope should be set to the lowest power. You then

have the widest eld of view for quick shots at close range. Higher powers should be reserved for

precise long-range shots.

WARNING: A SCOPE SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR EITHER A BINOCULAR OR

SPOTTING SCOPE. IT MAY RESULT IN YOU INADVERTENTLY POINTING THE GUN AT ANOTHER

PERSON.

ADJUSTABLE OBJECTIVE LENS

This feature (if present on your scope) permits precise focusing, while simultaneously readjusting

the parallax-free distance, for any range from 50 yards to innity. To change range focus, turn

the Objective Adjustment Ring and align the number with the distance index dot. An alternative

method is to look through the scope and turn the Objective Adjustment Ring until the target, at

whatever range, is sharply focused.

MAINTENANCE

Your Bushnell riescope, though amazingly tough, is a precision instrument that deserves

reasonable cautious care.

1. When cleaning the lenses, rst blow away any dirt and dust, or use a soft lens brush.

Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped o with lens tissue, or a soft clean cotton cloth,

moistened with lens cleaning uid.

2. All moving parts of the scope are permanently lubricated. Do not try to lubricate them.

3. No maintenance is needed on the scope’s outer surface, except to occasionally wipe o dirt

or ngerprints with a soft cloth.

4. Use lens covers whenever convenient.

WARNING: UNNECESSARY RUBBING OR USE OF A COARSE CLOTH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT

DAMAGE TO LENS COATINGS.

STORAGE

Avoid storing the scope in hot places, such as the passenger compartments of vehicles on hot days.

The high temperatures could adversely aect the lubricants and sealants. A vehicle’s trunk, a gun

cabinet or a closet is preferable. Never leave the scope where direct sunlight can enter either the

objective or the eyepiece lens. Damage may result from the concentration (burning glass eect)

of the sun’s rays.

APPENDIX A: FOR MODELS WITH THE CF500 RETICLE

ABOUT THE CF500 RETICLE

The CF 500 reticle gives hunters a series of aiming points that correspond to various centerre

loads. These aiming points allow hunters to expand their eective range. Bushnell would like to

stress that these tools are only as good as the time spent practicing with them. Nothing can replace

quality ring range time and becoming comfortable shooting at each of the prescribed yardages,

while noting bullet placement. It is imperative for the hunter to spend time at the range, gaining

familiarity with the reticle and how it works with their rearm and bullet load. Ballistic performance

can vary depending upon a number of factors, including barrel length, powder type, bullet type,

and numerous weather/atmosphere related variables.

Designed to be used with today’s most popular centerre rie cartridges, the CF 500 reticle is

intended to be sighted in at 100 yards, and provides aiming points at every 100 yd increment,

out to 500 yds. The user can sight-in at 100 yds on any magnication setting, but for the ballistic

reticle feature to function properly, the scope’s magnication must be set to the correct power. The

correct settings for the scopes that include the CF 500 reticle are as follows:

If your scope is a: Use this power setting:

3-9x40 9x

4-16x40 16x

300 yds.

400 yds.

500 yds.

Based on a 100-yard zero

and the ballistics of the

most common magnum

loads.

With MOA dots as the

long-range aiming points,

the CF 500 oers a higher

level of precision than

competing extended-

yardage reticles.

CF 500

Centerre Ries

APPENDIX A: FOR MODELS WITH THE CF500 RETICLE

200 yds.

300 yds.

400 yds.

500 yds.

APPENDIX A: FOR MODELS WITH THE CF500 RETICLE

HOW TO USE THE CF500 RETICLE

1. Sight in at 100 yds on any magnication setting.

2. Determine distance to target. For the best accuracy in determining distance, utilize a

Bushnell Laser Rangender (Scout 1000 ARC, Legend 1200 ARC).

3. Set the magnication to the appropriate setting.

4. Place appropriate aiming point on the desired target. If the target is determined to be at

350 yds, hold directly between the 300 yd aiming point and the 400 yd aiming point.

The CF 500 reticle is calibrated for the following ammunition loads:

.223 Win 55 gr

.243 Win, 95 gr.

. 25-06 Rem 115 gr

.270 Win, 130 gr.

. 270 WSM, 150 gr.

.7mm Rem Mag, 150 gr.

.7mm WSM, 150 gr.

.30-06 Sprg, 150 gr.

.300 Winchester Mag, 180 gr.

.300 WSM, 180 gr.

.338 Win, 200 gr.

This is only a partial list of the ammunition that the reticle is ballistically matched to. It is always

recommended to test your preferred ammo at all ranges to verify its performance.

APPENDIX B: FOR MODELS WITH THE MZ200 RETICLE

ABOUT THE MZ200 RETICLE

The MZ 200 reticle gives hunters a series of aiming points that correspond to various black powder

and centerre loads. These aiming points allow hunters to expand their eective range. Bushnell

would like to stress that these tools are only as good as the time spent practicing with them.

Nothing can replace quality ring range time and becoming comfortable shooting at each of the

prescribed yardages, while noting bullet placement. It is imperative for the hunter to spend time

at the range, gaining familiarity with the reticle and how it works with their rearm and bullet

load. Ballistic performance can vary depending upon a number of factors, including barrel length,

powder type, bullet type, and numerous weather/atmosphere related variables.

Scopes with the MZ 200 are designed to be sighted-in at 100 yds, with aiming points every 50 yds,

out to 200 yds. The shooter can use either .45 or .50 cal ammunition, and either 100 grains or 150

grains of Triple 7 pellets.

The scope must also be set to the proper magnication for the reticle’s ballistic feature to function

properly. In the case of a 3-9x 40mm scope, the power change ring must be set at 9x for the ballistic

function to work correctly.

150 yds.

200 yds.

100 yds.

Based on a 100-yard zero

and the ballistics of the

most common magnum

loads for in-lines.

MZ 200

In-Line Muzzleloaders

APPENDIX B: FOR MODELS WITH THE MZ200 RETICLE

HOW TO USE THE MZ200 RETICLE

1. Sight in at 100 yds on any magnication setting

2. Determine distance to target. For the best accuracy in determining distance, utilize a

Bushnell Laser Rangender.

3. Set the scope’s magnication to 9x (9 power).

4. Place the appropriate aiming point on the desired target. If the target was determined to

be at 175 yds, hold directly between the 150 yd aiming point and the 200 yd aiming point.

A partial list of the ammunition that the reticle is ballistically matched to is shown on the next

page. It is always recommended to test your preferred ammo at all ranges to verify its performance.

100 yd Sight-In 150 yd Sight-In

150 yd

Mark

200 yd

Mark

150 yd

Mark

200 yd

Mark

.45 cal 225 gr HP Copper Clad BC=.176 100 grains 150 200 180 225

.45 cal 225 gr HP Copper Clad BC=.176 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 245 gr HP Copper Clad BC=.140 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 295 gr HP Copper Clad BC=.168 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 348 gr HP Copper Clad BC=.198 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.45 cal 225 gr Copper Clad AeroTip BC=.211 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.45 cal 275 gr Copper Clad AeroTip BC=.258 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.45 cal 300 Platinum AeroTip BC=.278 100 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 223 gr Copper Clad AeroTip BC=.142 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 245 gr Copper Clad AeroTip BC=.161 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 270 Platinum AeroTip BC=.192 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 295 gr Copper Clad AeroTip BC=.186 100 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 295 gr Copper Clad AeroTip BC=.186 150 grains 150 200 180 225

.50 cal 300 gr Platinum AeroTip BC=.214 150 grains 150 200 180 225

APPENDIX B: FOR MODELS WITH THE MZ200 RETICLE

USING THE BDC DIALS WITH YOUR BANNER RIFLESCOPE

1. SIGHT-IN YOUR RIFLE AT THE RANGE WITH THE BDC SCOPE (Model 713510 & 713946)

• With the riescope mounted on the rie, remove the elevation cap. If there is a BDC dial in

place of the cap, remove the screw and dial using a coin (see Fig A and Fig A). (Grasp the

knurled section at the top of the BDC dial, (Fig A, Part # 2), and lift upward, disengaging the

dial from the elevation adjustment).

• Sight-in your rie, ring a group of at least three shots at a 100 yard target (for sighting in

at another range, see note below). Note the point of impact in relation to the center of the

target. Using a coin inserted in the top of the elevation adjustment, (Fig C, Part #3), turn the

adjustment the required number of clicks to make the necessary point of impact move. Make

appropriate adjustments to the windage knob to bring the point of impact to the center

of the target. Fire another group to see if the proper adjustment has been made. Repeat as

necessary until the center of the group is in the center of the target.

• Once the rie is zeroed-in, install the proper BDC dial for your caliber and bullet weight in the

following manner:

2. SELECT THE PROPER DIAL

Each scope comes complete with 14 interchangeable BDC dials. 13 of these dials are calibrated

with distance markings, covering most popular factory cartridges. The 14th dial has no distance

calibration but is provided with a special surface on which you may make your own distance

markings for any cartridge not covered. From the Dial Chart select the proper dial for use with your

caliber and bullet weight combination. Due to the wide amount of cartridges which are available,

we have only included a few of the most popular ones in this guide. The full Dial Chart is available

at (select the “Riescopes” tab):

http://www.bushnell.com/global/customer-service/product-manuals.

APPENDIX C: FOR MODELS WITH BDC DIALS

3. INSTALL THE DIAL

Once you have selected the proper dial, install it in the reverse order of Fig A and B, being careful

to align the 100 yd mark with the tick mark below the window on the elevation control (see Fig D).

Tighten the screw making sure you have not rotated the knob and that it is still on 100 yds.

4. USING THE BDC RIFLESCOPE

The BDC dial (bullet drop compensator) automatically adjusts elevation to take into account bullet

hold over for distances beyond the sight-in distance. Once you know the distance to the target

adjust the BDC dial to that distance. You have now corrected for bullet drop.

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. If you are using special or wildcat loads not covered by the Chart, it will be necessary to

sight-in your scope by following the sight-in procedure above. The desired point of impact

at a given distance will have to be determined by actual ring until zero-in is achieved. Using

the blank BDC dial, mark the desired distance in yards or meters on the dial with an indelible

pen. Each increment or change in distance will have to be determined by the same sight-in

procedure. Reinstall the retaining screw (Part #1) and tighten securely. The rie and scope

are now ready for eld use. As long as the same (or a ballistically identical) cartridge is used,

you may re at any distance without hold-over up to the distance indicated on the dial,

simply by turning the dial until that distance marking is centered in the clear window.

2. Sighting in at a range dierent than 100 yds – although the dials are set to a 100 yd sight-in,

it is still possible to use them with a dierent sight-in distance. For example, suppose you

would like to sight-in at a distance of 200 yds. Proceed as outlined above using a 200 yd

distance. When you install the BDC dial, put the dial on the 200 yd mark instead of the 100

yd mark.

APPENDIX C: FOR MODELS WITH BDC DIALS

3. Model 713510 only – although the scope can be used for any caliber, it is ideal for the 17

caliber loads. A special chart has been included for the 17 caliber loads.

Fig. B

Part #2

Part #3

Fig. A

Part #1

Fig. D

Fig. C

Part #3

APPENDIX C: FOR MODELS WITH BDC DIALS

BDC Dial Charts For Selected Popular Ammo Are Available Online At:

http://www.bushnell.com/global/customer-service/product-manuals

We are so proud of our Bushnell

Banner

Riﬂescopes that their materials and workmanship are warranted to be free of defects for the life of the

binocular. The warranty is available to any owner of the Banner Riﬂescope. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse or improper

handling, installation or maintenance of the binoculars. At our option, we will repair or replace any defective Banner Riﬂescope, which shall be your

sole remedy under this warranty. In no event shall we be liable for transportation costs to us, costs of removal or reinstallation of the riﬂescope, or

incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below:

1. Name and address for product return

2. An explanation of the defect

3. You are responsible for transport of the defective product, but we will pay for shipping the repaired or replacement product back to you

anywhere in the continental United States.

4. Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton, to prevent damage in transit, to the address listed below:

IN U.S.A. Send To: IN CANADA Send To:

Bushnell Outdoor Products Bushnell Outdoor Products

Attn.: Repairs Attn.: Repairs

9200 Cody 140 Great Gulf Drive, Unit # B